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4 Despenser Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 6AY

Property type
Mid terrace
Habitable rooms
6
From EPC
Floor area
130 m²
1399 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 69
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Social Rental
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Overview

About 4 Despenser Gardens

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

4 Despenser Gardens is a mid-terrace house in Cardiff (CF11 6AY). It has a recorded floor area of 130 m² (around 1399 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1900-1929 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (March 2013) shows a C (score 69), just inside the C band. The latest certificate is from March 2013, so improvements made since then won't be reflected.

At 130 m² the property is well over the postcode median (62 m² across 16 EPCs), placing it in the larger end of the local stock.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

4 Despenser Gardens's EPC is over a decade old — improvements since won't be reflected.

EPC Expired

This certificate is over 10 years old and is no longer valid.Expired 18 Mar 2023

Current Certificate
Mar 2013

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C69
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
4.1 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Expired on 18 March 2023

New assessment needed to sell or let
SDL Surveying

Get a survey for this property

Level 3 Building Survey

Victorian-eraMid-Terrace HouseEPC CPre-1919 buildNo mains gasSolid (non-cavity) walls

Because the property was built before 1919, has no mains gas supply, and has solid (non-cavity) walls, we believe a Level 3 building survey should be considered.

From £885 · Includes VAT

Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 4 Despenser Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 6AY, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

4 Despenser Gardens has no planning applications on record.

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But the area is active

10 notable applications nearby — larger schemes and conversions that could reshape the street. The report maps them all.

Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

4 Despenser Gardens has no Land Registry sales on file, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands since registration began.

Current estimate

£287,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

See how we calculated this

No sales recorded with HM Land Registry

That can mean the property has never traded since the registry began publishing in 1995, was a new build that hasn't been registered yet, or is held in the same hands long-term.

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF11 6AY: £308,000 (2025–2016).

On the street

Versus other Despenser Gardens homes

Four headline reads against 7 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

On epc rating, 4 Despenser Gardens stands well clear of the street.

EPC Rating

69 (C)

Street avg 56 (D)

Strongly above

Floor Area

130 m²

Street avg 145 m²

Strongly below

CO₂ Emissions

4.1 t/year

Street avg 6.9 t/year

Strongly above

Habitable Rooms

6 rooms

Street avg 7 rooms

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Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 4 Despenser Gardens

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Signs of HMO activity in the area

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Comparables

Similar properties nearby

A handful of close matches in the same postcode area, ranked by likeness on bedrooms, type and floor area.
£271k

1 Brook Street

CF11 6LG

4 bed1 bath
£323k

1 Despenser Gardens

CF11 6AY

1 bed
£248k

1 Chester Street

CF11 6PY

2 bed1 bath
£248k

1 Compton Street

CF11 6TJ

3 bed1 bath
£245k

1 Bernice Court, Dorset Street

CF11 6PS

£237k

1 Bishop Street

CF11 6PG

£236k

1 Court Road, Grangetown

CF11 6RY

2 bed1 bath
£223k

1 Bedwas Street

CF11 6PF

Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Cardiff district page.
Full Cardiff report

Crime

362/mo

Steady year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

Clare Street — bus stop.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about 4 Despenser Gardens, Cardiff, CF11 6AY. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.